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About

Clarence ward is situated in the southern part of St Albans, bordering the city centre. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. Its streets are arranged in a grid-like pattern, providing direct access to the main railway station, which serves commuters traveling to London. The ward includes several local parks and green spaces, such as Clarence Park, which features a cricket ground and a children's play area.

The ward is home to the historic St Albans City Hospital, a key local institution. Residential life is supported by a selection of independent shops, cafes, and pubs concentrated along Victoria Street and London Road. The area's proximity to the mainline station defines much of its character, creating a steady flow of residents. The Verulamium Park and the ancient Roman city walls lie just beyond its northern boundary.

Area overview

On average Clarence has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clarence is £89,631 per year. There are 4 schools in Clarence: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Clarence is home to around 8,181 people, with a population density of about 5,140.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clarence Population
8,181
Population density
5,140.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.84(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.75(+140%)
Shoplifting
20.78(+192%)
Vehicle crime
12.59(+177%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.41(+47%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,578
68.19%
Other White
801
9.79%
Pakistani
246
3.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
206
2.52%
Indian
201
2.46%
Total population: 8,180

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,075
64.62%
Level 3 (A level)
705
11.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
569
9.02%
No qualifications
432
6.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
255
4.04%
Total 16+ residents: 6,306

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,334
41.98%
Owns outright
1,062
33.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
587
18.47%
Other social rented
80
2.52%
Social rents from council
51
1.6%
Total households: 3,178

Property prices in Clarence

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £587,500 in Clarence area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,000 up to £2,190,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clarence in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clarence over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£1,370,000
Flats49£340,000
Semi-Detached26£839,500
Terraced39£690,000

10 years median price trend in Clarence

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clarence.

All postcodes in Clarence

AL15JJ

Sutton Road

AL15LE

Cambridge Road

AL14XT

Farm Road

AL15GY

Guildford Road

AL14LS

Clarence

AL14LU

Clarence

AL14NN

Clarence Road

AL14PR

Brampton Road

AL15GA

Berkeley Mews

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.